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BBC reaches financial settlement with Bashir whistleblower Matt Wiessler

BBC reaches financial settlement with Bashir whistleblower Matt Wiessler

BBC reaches financial settlement with Bashir whistleblower Matt Wiessler

08 October 2021

The corporation acknowledged he ‘acted with complete integrity, including in raising his concerns at the time’.


Companies at risk from Covid lifeline loans, Bank of England warns

Companies at risk from Covid lifeline loans, Bank of England warns

Companies at risk from Covid lifeline loans, Bank of England warns

08 October 2021

Around 1.7 million companies took out loans under three Government-backed schemes.


Families face choice between heating and eating after benefit cut, says Rashford

Families face choice between heating and eating after benefit cut, says Rashford

Families face choice between heating and eating after benefit cut, says Rashford

08 October 2021

Grant Shapps said the Government has been ‘trying to do everything it can’ to help people, as ministers were criticised for cutting Universal Credit.


Sam Fender joins thousands of Newcastle fans to celebrate takeover

Sam Fender joins thousands of Newcastle fans to celebrate takeover

Sam Fender joins thousands of Newcastle fans to celebrate takeover

08 October 2021

The singer admitted being ‘really hungover’ as he spoke to BBC Breakfast.


One in six unable to buy essential food items due to shortages, research finds

One in six unable to buy essential food items due to shortages, research finds

One in six unable to buy essential food items due to shortages, research finds

08 October 2021

The Office for National Statistics said six in 10 adults reported their food shopping experience had been different to usual.


Virus testing could be ‘done and dusted’ before travellers get home: Shapps

Virus testing could be ‘done and dusted’ before travellers get home: Shapps

Virus testing could be ‘done and dusted’ before travellers get home: Shapps

08 October 2021

The Transport Secretary said lateral flow tests’ reliability had improved as he outlined changes to testing due to be in place by the end of October.


Around 14 million households will face ‘significant rise’ in their energy bills

Around 14 million households will face ‘significant rise’ in their energy bills

Around 14 million households will face ‘significant rise’ in their energy bills

08 October 2021

The warning from the boss of regulator Ofgem comes as Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng meets big energy users as gas prices remain high.


Brighton Pier owner settles £5m pandemic insurance claims

Brighton Pier owner settles £5m pandemic insurance claims

Brighton Pier owner settles £5m pandemic insurance claims

08 October 2021

Brighton Pier Group saw shares surge in early trading on Friday after it confirmed the business interruption settlement.


Insulate Britain blocks junction on M25 and major London road

Insulate Britain blocks junction on M25 and major London road

Insulate Britain blocks junction on M25 and major London road

08 October 2021

The climate campaigners’ actions led to long queues of rush hour traffic on Friday morning.


Love letter sent by Edward VIII before he was King to be sold at auction

Love letter sent by Edward VIII before he was King to be sold at auction

Love letter sent by Edward VIII before he was King to be sold at auction

08 October 2021

The then-Prince of Wales wrote the four-page letter to his mistress Freda Dudley Ward in 1919.


Jacamo owner N Brown hails momentum amid turnaround plan

Jacamo owner N Brown hails momentum amid turnaround plan

Jacamo owner N Brown hails momentum amid turnaround plan

08 October 2021

The retailer reported that adjusted pre-tax profits increased by 7.1% to £24.2 million for the six months to August 28.


Royal Mail expands in Canada with £210.5m takeover

Royal Mail expands in Canada with £210.5m takeover

Royal Mail expands in Canada with £210.5m takeover

08 October 2021

The postal service’s international division, GLS, has bought Canadian firm Rosenau Transport in a deal that will link its Canada and US services.


Asda expands full range one-hour delivery service to 96 stores

Asda expands full range one-hour delivery service to 96 stores

Asda expands full range one-hour delivery service to 96 stores

08 October 2021

A trial for one-hour deliveries – at a cost of £8.50 per delivery – will be rolled out as demand was greater than expected.


British daily meat consumption dropped 17% in a decade, study finds

British daily meat consumption dropped 17% in a decade, study finds

British daily meat consumption dropped 17% in a decade, study finds

08 October 2021

The authors of the study warned more needed to be done to meet environmental targets.


What the papers say – October 8

What the papers say – October 8

What the papers say – October 8

08 October 2021

Concerns over energy bills and a flu surge feature on the front pages, several of which also herald singer Adele’s new album.


Kwarteng to meet bosses of industries with greatest energy needs

Kwarteng to meet bosses of industries with greatest energy needs

Kwarteng to meet bosses of industries with greatest energy needs

07 October 2021

The Business Secretary will meet the chiefs of energy intensive industries as concerns over scaled down production in winter intensify.


Lib Dems and Labour criticise Government after schools face food disruption

Lib Dems and Labour criticise Government after schools face food disruption

Lib Dems and Labour criticise Government after schools face food disruption

07 October 2021

One of the UK’s largest canteen suppliers confirmed it has ‘contingency plans in place’ to ensure a good supply of meals remain for children.


Wales to remain at alert level 0 despite ‘challenging’ winter ahead

Wales to remain at alert level 0 despite ‘challenging’ winter ahead

Wales to remain at alert level 0 despite ‘challenging’ winter ahead

07 October 2021

First Minister Mark Drakeford will hold a press conference on Friday.


Marcus Rashford says collecting degree ‘bittersweet’ following benefits cut

Marcus Rashford says collecting degree ‘bittersweet’ following benefits cut

Marcus Rashford says collecting degree ‘bittersweet’ following benefits cut

07 October 2021

The footballer collected an honorary doctorate at the University of Manchester for his campaigns against child poverty.


Veterans share inspiring stories as survey reveals mental health crisis

Veterans share inspiring stories as survey reveals mental health crisis

Veterans share inspiring stories as survey reveals mental health crisis

07 October 2021

Help for Heroes has published data on the mental wellbeing of soldiers based on a survey of 2,201 veterans and serving personnel.


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